Happy 4 month bandiversary to me!

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Wow! Beyond my wildest dreams, I am down 73 pounds. I lurk alot on the board, try to contribute now and then. But I have to let EVERYONE on this board know that you all have been a big part of my success. I read everything on here, and I feel I have learned so much through all of your experiences. And for that I owe a big THANK YOU! :)

Living with this band has been so interesting. Like the rest of you, sometimes I can eat a ton, and other times can hardly take a couple bites and be stuffed. I drink at least 150 oz of water a day, and lots of times much more. I was fortunate that I was a heavy water drinker before, so this piece of the weight loss plan has been easy for me. My doctor said, this has played a major role in my success so far, so drink up everyone.

I love sports, and can now actually go to the games without the humiliation of getting stuck in the seats. My size has gone from a 3X or4X to a straight up 16, sometimes 18. But a few months ago I would have killed to be in this size, now its just a stepping stone. I can't wait to meet some of you in onederland, which is my next major goal.

Again, thanks for everything you guys have done for me. I'll try to get some pictures out here this week. Look forward to meeting everyone at the next bash.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!

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Cindy
305/187/150
-118 first fill 8/27/2004 2.00 CC
2nd fill 11/5/2004 2.50 CC
3rd fill 2/18/2005 2.75 CC
4th fill 5/13/2005 3.05 CC
7/22/04
Dr. Lederer
Minneapolis, MN

Wow! What a fantastic job you have done! :banana :banana :banana

Thank you for sharing with us, it always inspires me to read the great weight losses.

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Betty

Surgery/Oct. 18, 2004
-92 pounds!




I believe there are Angels among us!

"Life is about creating yourself"

Wow Cindy!!! That is phenomonal!!!! I thought I was doing good but you just flew right by me. Guess I'll have to tip up my water bottle a LOT more! So glad it is going so good for you. Hope you have wonderful holidays as well, Teresa

I just was reading your fill schedule. Wow 2 cc's the first fill! I know that isn't all that uncommon but I bet it took some getting used to. Anyhow GREAT JOB!

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Dr. Lopez
5/8/04
362/266/??? -96 lbs
3 fills: 11/17/04 1 cc.
2/08/05 .2 cc.
6/06/07 .5 cc. Total 2 cc.
:Bunny

I agree with Betty, what an inspiration! Keep up the great journey.

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Banded: Dec 6, 2004

Awesome Job!! That water thing must definitely be a big denominator in weight loss. I've got to find a way to make water work for me instead of the grazing that I am so guilty of. Way to go girl!!

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LAP-BAND^® -5-27-2003 Albert Wetter, San Francisco
Rebanded due to slippage - July, 2004 Frank Veninga - Dallas, Texas
Gallbladder removed - August, 2004
Revised to RNY - Dec, 27, 2007 Wade Barker - Dallas, Texas

Beginning - 250
Current - 175
Goal - 135

WOW! That is soooo fantastic! Congratulations! :Bunny

Gotta run....need to drink more water! :D

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Becky
6/03/04
Dr. Cirangle

Fantastic Job!!!

Cindy you have done awesome..so happy for you. Like Teresa said I will definately have to start tipping the water bottle more often. I agree with you whole heartedly about this place playing a key role in your success. I have said the same thing many time to my husband and friends..The support I get here is what keeps me focused and keeps me motivated and is a big part of my success....Congratulations to you Cindy..Job Well Done :)

Cindy I loved reading this post! What an encouragement to me! I read everything here too and am in awe of how this little corner on the net has become a part of my life. All my friends and family joke about you guys. I would'nt trade you guys for anything.

We definately want to see your before and after pics!

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Wow, Cindy, amazing job! I know you are so proud! I've been coming up short in the waterload dept. Thanks for the wake up post!

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marie

229/171/??
0.6 cc

Congratulations. It is comforting to know that this really does work, and there really is hope. I'll read your post often to keep me up during those down times.

Excellent! Thanks for posting your info. Our weight is exactly the same, but I won't race you to Onederland -- at the rate you're going, you'll arrive in no time! See you there sometime next year (I'm aiming for early April).

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Banded 8/26/04: Dr. Rumbaut, Monterrey, Mexico
Fills 10/13/04; 1/21/05: total 1.8 cc, Drs. Horgan & Baptista, Chicago
5'9" 273 high/264 presurgery/197.5/164

Wow Cindy you are awesome I was 4 months out on the 16th and you blew me away..

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Formally known as Bubbame20032004
Banded July 16 2004
Dr. Johnell
Starting weight 241.00 / Now 170.00
Unfilled 10/03/05 still unfilled by choice
unbanded 08-22-08

Wow!!! What an amazing job you've done! Congratulations!!!

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blossom
Banded Nov. 5, 2004
226 (day of Surgery)
4 Fills - 2.5cc's Total

Great going, Cindy. You have so inspired me that I just refilled my water bottle!

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Deb
8/16/04 Dr. Abkin
220/172/125